Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Bachelor Re-enactment
Just what I needed today! I was alerted to this hilarious re-enactment of Bachelor Ben and Courtney's late night rendevous, performed by Kelly Ripa and Daniel Radcliffe. Fast forward to 10:29 for the full Bachelor low-down.
super sandwich!
I'm still chasing my tail, but I'm at least taking breaks to cook meals again. (I have not taken a break to improve photography skills.) 'Sandwiched' between all the craziness, Ed and I had that date a couple of weeks ago which inclued a bike ride to a wine bar. There, I had a delicious panini, which I've recreated with some success above.
Grilled Goat Cheese and Salami sandwich
ingredients:
rye or sourdough bread
goat cheese
salami
butter
steps:
Lightly butter both sides of the bread and toast on a griddle. When lightly toasted, set aside and spread desired amount of goat cheese. Add salami. Assemble sandwhich, put back on griddle, and cook a little longer. Press down a bit on both sides of sandwhich with spatula as you cook.
I find this sandwich goes well with a sliced apple. Enjoy!
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Friday Fun
Oh, it's been a tough week. I'm going to spare you the details. I will say I have not prepared a single meal, that's how bad it is (I won't be getting on the scale anytime soon.) My friend Hilary over at Pulling Curls just tagged me though, and as I'm starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel, I thought it'd be fun to do her meme.
The rules:
1. You must post the rules.
2. Post 6 fun facts about yourself in the blog post.
3. Answer the questions the tagger set for you in their post and then create 6 new questions for the people you tagged.
4. Tag 6 people and link them on your post.
5. Let them know you've tagged them.
Here's my answers to her super fun questions:
1. how do you cope with the yucky season where you live (here it's summer, there maybe it's winter)?
Oh Hilary, you know there is no bad weather in San Jose! I do dislike heavy wind. I'd say when it is cold, windy, and rainy I try to embrace it. Make hot chocolate, watch movies, read books and find the *romance* in it.
2. Tell me something you like about me or my blog? (I need a little self esteem boost lately)
I love your sense of humor, dedication to your kids, discipline, and photography skills.
3. Name a movie you can quote several lines from.
Easy. When Harry Met Sally. "I'll have what she's having."
4. Least thing you like about mothering.
Brushing and flossing teeth.
5. Favorite thing about being a wife (keep it G rated, people)
Two things, as I'm feeling generous.
One - always having my best friend around.
Two - those moments when you see your husband after a long day, or perhaps in a different environment, and you are reminded how handsome and charming he is!
6. If you could've majored in anything in college, without thought to what you'd do with it afterwards, what would it have been?
Drama. I had an acting bug. Wouldn't that have been fun?
O.K. now six fun facts:
1. I just started reading Kristin Armstrong's Mile Markers. Maybe this book will get me back 'hooked' on running.
2. Disneyland is a favorite vacation spot.
3. I only own one lipstick.
4. I'm starting to get gray hair. : (
5. Riding my 'beach cruiser' style bike makes me feel like a kid.
6. I'm behind on my goal to write a thank you not a-day for 2012. But, I'm always full of hope!
I tag anyone who has had an insane week. Go ahead and use the same questions. Remember, it's been that kind of week!
The rules:
1. You must post the rules.
2. Post 6 fun facts about yourself in the blog post.
3. Answer the questions the tagger set for you in their post and then create 6 new questions for the people you tagged.
4. Tag 6 people and link them on your post.
5. Let them know you've tagged them.
Here's my answers to her super fun questions:
1. how do you cope with the yucky season where you live (here it's summer, there maybe it's winter)?
Oh Hilary, you know there is no bad weather in San Jose! I do dislike heavy wind. I'd say when it is cold, windy, and rainy I try to embrace it. Make hot chocolate, watch movies, read books and find the *romance* in it.
2. Tell me something you like about me or my blog? (I need a little self esteem boost lately)
I love your sense of humor, dedication to your kids, discipline, and photography skills.
3. Name a movie you can quote several lines from.
Easy. When Harry Met Sally. "I'll have what she's having."
4. Least thing you like about mothering.
Brushing and flossing teeth.
5. Favorite thing about being a wife (keep it G rated, people)
Two things, as I'm feeling generous.
One - always having my best friend around.
Two - those moments when you see your husband after a long day, or perhaps in a different environment, and you are reminded how handsome and charming he is!
6. If you could've majored in anything in college, without thought to what you'd do with it afterwards, what would it have been?
Drama. I had an acting bug. Wouldn't that have been fun?
O.K. now six fun facts:
1. I just started reading Kristin Armstrong's Mile Markers. Maybe this book will get me back 'hooked' on running.
2. Disneyland is a favorite vacation spot.
3. I only own one lipstick.
4. I'm starting to get gray hair. : (
5. Riding my 'beach cruiser' style bike makes me feel like a kid.
6. I'm behind on my goal to write a thank you not a-day for 2012. But, I'm always full of hope!
I tag anyone who has had an insane week. Go ahead and use the same questions. Remember, it's been that kind of week!
Monday, January 23, 2012
weekend update
Great weekend! Ed and I had an impromptu date when Miss P was invited to a grandma sleepover. We rode our bikes to a wine bar (no one was saying, 'keep pedaling!' 'good job!' or 'a little to the left') and later had dinner out. In between we caught up on a lot of conversation. We are looking forward to our next date night in 2013 and I'm feeling reassured that E and I will have something to do when P leaves us (11 years from now??)
At the end of date weekend we joined four other families for a 49er party. Oh, so close! Heartbreak in overtime. All 9 kids had a blast.
Moms did too!
At the end of date weekend we joined four other families for a 49er party. Oh, so close! Heartbreak in overtime. All 9 kids had a blast.
Moms did too!Friday, January 20, 2012
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Monday, January 16, 2012
Mealtime Monday - CarbLovers Shrimp Tacos with Lime Crema
I haven't shared a recipe in a while. This is from one of my new favorite cookbooks - Carb Lovers Diet Cookbook, that I mentioned in one of my last posts. I cheated though lightly fried some flour tortillas - DECADENT! I could only have one.
CarbLovers Shrimp Tacos with Lime Crema
Ingredients
1 poundmedium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 tablespoon lime juice
8 (6-inch) corn tortillas, warmed
2 cups shredded lettuce
1/4 cupfinely diced red onion
1 poundmedium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 tablespoon lime juice
8 (6-inch) corn tortillas, warmed
2 cups shredded lettuce
1/4 cupfinely diced red onion
Preparation
In a medium bowl, toss shrimp with chili powder, cumin, and pepper. In a small bowl, stir together sour cream and 1 tablespoon lime juice. Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat; sauté shrimp 3 minutes, turning once, or until done. Remove from heat; toss with 1 tablespoon lime juice. Fill warmed corn tortillas with shredded lettuce, shrimp mixture and diced red onion; drizzle tacos with lime crema.
In a medium bowl, toss shrimp with chili powder, cumin, and pepper. In a small bowl, stir together sour cream and 1 tablespoon lime juice. Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat; sauté shrimp 3 minutes, turning once, or until done. Remove from heat; toss with 1 tablespoon lime juice. Fill warmed corn tortillas with shredded lettuce, shrimp mixture and diced red onion; drizzle tacos with lime crema.
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